2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”\
switch will
change the operation mode in succession from:
NOTE:
Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
LockingUnlocking
Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Carry remote to lock
Touch
Open
Push
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Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Hood release
Pull Pull up latch and
raise hood
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and t\
he brake pedaldepressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different mode\
s, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds afte\
r turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
BRAKE
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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift to “H4” with speed
below 50 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N”
position, then move the
lever to “L4.”
High speed
(center differential locked)
Low speed
(center differential locked)
Shift to “N” position, then
push and turn to “L4L.”
H4L
L4L
Part-time four-wheel drive models
Neutral
High speed
H4F
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Length
Angle
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Vehicles with third row seatsVehicles without third row seats
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Folding down second row seats
(1) Push(2) Lower
(3) Stow
(5) Fold down
(4) Pull up
Without third row seats
With third row seats
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(5) Pull up
(3) Fold down
(7) Fold down (6) Push down
(4) Stow
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Stow(2) Pull up
(3) Pull up(4) Pull up
(5) Fold down
(1) Stow(2) Pull up(3) Pull up (4) Fold down
From inside
From outside
Seats-Returning third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Raise (2) Pull (3) Raise
Seats-Head restraints
Front and second row
Lock release button
Second row (vehicles
without third row seats)Third row (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
H-Hour set
M- Minute set
Windows
Driver side
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the\
switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
Push once to close completely. To
stop partway, press switch lightly.
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise.
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